Samsung MENA taps ChannelEngine to power growth

Niels Floors, VP of strategic development and regional lead at ChannelEngine, and Sabrina Wurfel, director of D2C at Samsung Electronics MENA.
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Updated 05 April 2025
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Samsung MENA taps ChannelEngine to power growth

ChannelEngine, a provider of marketplace integration and operation software solutions, announced its collaboration with Samsung Electronics MENA to streamline and expand Samsung’s presence across online marketplaces in the MENA region.

Samsung, a global technology leader, has long been at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge products and solutions to consumers worldwide. To further strengthen its marketplace presence and optimize integration with leading e-commerce platforms, Samsung selected ChannelEngine as its preferred integration partner. With a local presence in MENA and direct API integrations with Noon and other key regional marketplaces, ChannelEngine is uniquely positioned to support Samsung’s digital growth strategy.

With ChannelEngine’s advanced marketplace technology, Samsung MENA will seamlessly integrate its product catalog into key marketplaces, eliminating inefficiencies caused by manual processes. This integration will allow Samsung to maintain brand control, optimize product listings, and synchronize inventory, pricing, and order management across multiple marketplaces. By automating these processes, Samsung can improve operational efficiency, focus on scaling its marketplace business and increase revenue.

Niels Floors, vice president of strategic development and regional lead at ChannelEngine, commented: “Samsung is an industry giant with an ambitious e-commerce strategy, and we are excited to help them take their marketplace operations to the next level. Our local expertise in MENA, combined with our seamless integration capabilities, ensure Samsung can navigate the complexities of marketplace selling while optimizing their presence and revenue across leading platforms.”

Sabrina Wurfel, director of D2C at Samsung Electronics MENA, added: “As a leading technology company, Samsung is committed to delivering exceptional user experiences across all touch points, including our marketplace operations.”

By collaborating with ChannelEngine, we can seamlessly integrate with key marketplaces, optimize stock updates, reduce complexities associated with multi-platform management, and ensure a more cohesive e-commerce strategy. This partnership enables us to expand our presence across key markets in MENA, providing our consumers with a seamless and efficient shopping experience. Additionally, it allows us to combine our shared strengths and expertise to drive growth and innovation in the region.”


LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign

Updated 25 February 2026
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LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources honored LuLu Hypermarket in recognition of its pivotal role as the exclusive retail partner of the “Najoud Bikhairna 2026” initiative, commending its continued efforts in supporting and empowering national industries while showcasing the quality and competitiveness of locally manufactured products.

The initiative, led by the ministry in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority, represented by the Made in Saudi program, stands as a pioneering model of public-private sector collaboration in activating community-driven initiatives with sustainable impact. Through this program, more than 280,000 Saudi-made products were distributed to 10,000 families across various regions of the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing the presence of national products and strengthening the values of social solidarity among individuals and institutions alike.
The ministry’s recognition of LuLu Hypermarket coincided with the official launch of its Saudi Founding Day celebrations at the Dharat Laban branch in Riyadh, marked by the unveiling of a comprehensive promotional campaign dedicated to Saudi-made products. On this occasion, a wide range of special offers was introduced on local products, available across all LuLu Hypermarket branches throughout the Kingdom.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Dayel, general supervisor of the Made in Saudi program at the Saudi Export Development Authority, and Mohamed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, alongside members of LuLu’s executive management team. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the specially designed Founding Day gateway.
Following the inauguration, guests toured several dedicated zones and exhibitions highlighting national products. The tour commenced at the grocery and “Made in Saudi” consumer goods sections, showcasing the diversity and quality of local brands. It also included the “Made in Saudi” dates pavilion, presenting a premium selection of the finest locally sourced dates in celebration of one of the Kingdom’s most iconic national symbols.
The visit continued to the fruits and vegetables section under the theme “From Our Land,” featuring an exceptional assortment of Saudi agricultural products, reflecting the richness and excellence of the local agricultural sector. Guests also explored the LuLu private label corner, which features products exclusively manufactured within the Kingdom for LuLu, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing.
The tour concluded with a presentation of “Made in Saudi” products within the chilled and frozen categories, underscoring the rapid growth and qualitative advancement of the Kingdom’s food manufacturing sector, and further reinforcing the strong market position and competitiveness of Saudi products.